Best of Success Podcast Show

There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the OSHA’s new emergency temporary standard (ETS) on COVID-19 vaccines. Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, dives into the latest details and shares what contractors need to know about keeping their crews and employees safe and up to speed.

Roofing contractors and other industry stakeholders looking to head back to New Orleans for the 2022 International Roofing Expo (IRE) can take advantage of early-bird pricing through Dec. 14. Hear more about that and the in-person show in this exclusive conversation.

Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality issued a record fine to Malarkey Roofing Products, and the company had the right response, says Cotney Attorneys & Consultants CEO Tent Cotney in this latest episode.

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, dishes out some specific pointers on what roofing contractors need to know about complying with federal mandate for COVID-19 vaccinations in this latest episode.

When do online reviews matter? Always! And roofing contractors should be marketing their reviews as a tool to generate more business, said digital marketing consultant R.J. Lowery in this latest episode.

The roofing industry anticipated more regulation and increased OSHA enforcement under a new president, and the federal government hasn’t disappointed. What roofers didn’t expect are skyrocketing fines. Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, breaks down what roofers need to know in this latest episode.

For the longest time OSHA enforced heat safety through the general-duty clause, but is now looking to change that in a way that could impact contractors, said Trent Cotney in this latest episode.

After overcoming the uncertain economy sparked by COVID-19, roofing contractors face deal-breaking supply shortages with the potential to cripple some operations.

President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate opens up a new level of enforcement from OSHA. Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, explores the legal aspects of the order and what roofing contractors can expect in this latest episode.

RC Publisher Jill Bloom and Editorial Director Rick Damato speak with cyber-security experts Brian Thorton, CEO of ProWriters; Bill Collins, director of national accounts at ServCo LLC, and Leslie Hicks, president of Cardinal Technology Solutions Inc. on solutions for common cyber-security issues facing contractors.

Learn how to stay safe online with cyber-security experts Bill Collins, director of national accounts at ServCo LLC, and Leslie Hicks, president of Cardinal Technology Solutions Inc.

Cyber-security experts Bill Collins, director of national accounts at ServCo LLC, and Leslie Hicks, president of Cardinal Technology Solutions Inc., explain how contractors can better insulate and protect themselves from cyber-attacks.

Inspections at construction sites around the country are on the rise as the Occupational Safety Health Administration settles in with a new presidential doctrine, says RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney. In this latest episode, he also covers the importance of supporting career and technical programs at the high school level, and what it was like to be at IRE 2021 in Las Vegas.

RC spoke with Gale Force Roofing Principals Alex Gerhart and Zach Willard about their court victory regarding Florida’s property insurance reform and what roofing contractors should be doing to prevent similar limitations from happening in their states.

Congress makes significant progress on a trillion-dollar spending plan for infrastructure, which could be a boost for roofing contractors, says RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney. In this latest episode, he also covers the importance of knowing lien rights as project delays continue in all sectors.

Roofing contractors in different markets are beginning to team up for long-term success, and manufacturers are also looking at mergers and acquisitions to bolster market share in an uneasy economy. RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney breaks down why conditions might be right for more consolidation in roofing space.

Learn how Mycocycle and roofing companies can create a circular economy by using mushrooms to recycle asphalt waste into new products.

Ken Kelly, RC’s 2019 Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year, continues his deep dive into his roofing industry journey. In this episode, he talks about the impact of technology on his success, and shares how the response to Hurricane Irma changed his company’s business model, elevated its trajectory and now has him positioned well for his next ambitious step.

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney breaks down the latest legal matters impacting the roofing industry, and takes a look at what contractors should have their focus on as peak season approaches in this latest exclusive conversation.

Ladi March-Goldwire, CEO and owner of BrinMar Construction & Development Group Ltd, provides insight into how women can be expressive and relevant in the male-dominated construction industry in this roundtable discussion.

The 2019 Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year takes RC on a deep dive through his upbringing in the roofing industry and some of the moments early on in his career that helped create the culture and drive to make its mark in the industry.

The investigations is just getting underway and there’s much still to learn about what caused the tragedy in Surfside, Fla., but there are some key takeaways for roofing contractors working on similar buildings right now, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants.

As if dealing with supply shortages and a pandemic weren’t enough, contractors need to worry about hackers stealing sensitive information through their computer or phone. We spoke with cybersecurity expert Bill Collins on how contractors can strengthen their online security.

As if the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic weren’t daunting enough, the crisis spawned new threats for roofing contractors like Ransomware attacks, phishing scams, wire fraud and more. Hear how to protect yourself from one the roofing industry’s leading legal voices in this exclusive interview with RC. 

Judd Fults had a long-standing relationship with a supplier he trusted, and when he ventured out to start his own roofing company, that made all the difference in keeping his thriving business afloat during recent challenges. Hear the whole story by listening to the exclusive interview.